The_Lickey_Banker
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Mikkyk wrote:
All out for 64, whoops
Absolute disaster with the bat today, even Hamza didn't add to his score.
Somerset didn't enforce the follow on -presumably to get some batting practice (and seemingly not bothered to win) - and its paid off this morning - 90 for 1 - with only Henry B getting an early wicket (our old friend, Andy Umeed, who never seems to get runs against us). As posted, he has looked back to his old self in this game.
(Another) bit of a bowling disaster against Somerset. Following on from the Firsts struggling to get late wickets on Sunday, the Seconds did the same. Somerset were on 118 for 6 (with Henry B and Chas Simmons picking up 5 of them) - but finished on 342, with bowlers Green and Thomas putting on a century for the 7th wicket and Green finishing on 129 NO. Miles was particularly hit - 10.5 overs going for nearly 6 an over (for 1 wicket).
All that, was compounded by an almost disastrous total batting display by the Bears - finishing on 56 for 5 - with only Hamza Shaikh getting any runs (33 NO) - Maddy, (Captain) Benjamin and Daniyal Khan getting quacks.
Phew - just about did it - an Innings and 14 runs in the end, with hardly any time left. They really put us under the cosh - but we (just about) held our nerves.
ExiledBrummie wrote:
Exiled Bear wrote:
I think a result is still possible, but it will involve making Kent follow on
Very likely now, some impressive and aggressive cricket today.
Yep, a FO is very likely. Just a shame the weather tomorrow, looks decidedly iffy.
https://edgbaston.com/news/coaching-role-changes-ahead-of-23-campaign/
3 'Assistant' Coaches appointed, alongside First Team Coach (Robinson) and Senior Coach - Bowling (Barnes). In other words, what appears a demotion for Frost (who is now just designated 'Lead Batting Coach') and promotions for Westwood (now 'Assistant First Team Coach') & Sheikh ('Second Team Coach' - assisted by Frost for Batting & Andrew Sutton for Bowling).
No mention of Trotty's 'Batting Consultant' role.
https://edgbaston.com/news/warwickshire-return-from-south-africa-pre-season-tour/
Full report on the games played against Northants, Loughborough UCCE and Yorkshire on the South African tour
https://edgbaston.com/news/report-bears-v-loughborough-uni-pre-season-t20/
2 more T20 Friendly wins in South Africa.
farmerbob wrote:
Scorecard and video clips for the first match are here. Hopefully same for Yorkshire match later.
Thanks for the link for the Northants scorecard - interesting reading. The card for the Yorkshire game won't be given at this late stage, but we can hope that other Tour games might be shown.
Mikkyk wrote:
Any scorecards available for these two games, or just the reports?
Just the reports. I guess that's all we'll get on this tour.
When you compare Larsen's CV to Simon Insley's (who apparently was first choice for the DoC job), it seems amazing we didn't go for him first. Insley had no Cricket playing background and only got into Cricket Management, through his Physiotherapy work. Larsen is a 'proper' Cricket guy, an experienced First Class and International player, with much longer (and more wide ranging) background in Management - the commercial side, contracts and team selection.
I'm quite excited by his appointment. He could be as good for us on the Management side, as his compatriot, McCullum is, Coaching England!
GerryShedd wrote:
Mr Cain says: " We want the person to focus on high performance outputs and to get the best out of our players. We’ve not moved away from our principles but we want someone who understands the changing face of modern cricket, the increasing influence of the franchise game, and the mindset of contemporary players."
And of course none of that would apply to a Director of Cricket - or would it?
Exactly. My reading of the PD job description, is that it could well be the same as that for a DoC. I would think the term Performance Director allows us to recruit a (non-Cricket based) 'Sporting Director' - perhaps from football or rugby - whereas a DoC would come from a cricket background.
https://edgbaston.com/news/warwickshire-agm-members-warm-welcome-for-new-club-president-amiss/
So, the club are soon to appoint a 'Performance Director', rather than a, "traditional Director of Cricket". From what's said, I don't know what the difference will be?!
In his first match for MI Emirates, Dan got 31 NO, going in at No 5. And took 1 for 10 in his 2 overs.
Bald_Reynard wrote:
BristolBear wrote:
Both strike me as odd candidates, especially considering the club has approached them.
I wonder if the role isn’t as popular as the club expected.
Silverwood did well as a coach, but hasn’t been a DoC as far as I’m aware. Plus I imagine Sri Lanka would want some compensation which is never ideal.
Irani wasn’t just unpopular over the alcohol accusations if memory serves me right. Plus whilst Essex did well during his reign, I’m not sure how much he contributed, and how much was good timing, considering they had a great crop of home grown youngsters on the squad when he took up his position, plus they had a lot of Alastair Cook after he stepped down from England.https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/essex-ronnie-irani-alastair-cook-25189227
You're right BB, Irani fell out with a few at Essex, not just Cook. He's obviously a fairly abrasive character and one who perhaps finds it difficult to delegate, or let go of day to day 'hands on' control. I'm not sure how that would go down at Edgbaston - and particularly how he'd get on with Robinson.
I agree with BR about Irani. A decent record, but a difficult management style, which will have to be dealt with. And I agree with BB, Silverwood has a good Coaching pedigree, but his lack of DoC / Senior Management experience, is a sizeable hindrance.
If the Board feel that either can overcome (or progress from) those negatives, then I suppose both could be decent appointments, but that is a big ask.
GerryShedd wrote:
The Club currently turning over stones to discover the missing Director of Cricket:
'Warwickshire’s search for a Director of Cricket continues, with the Club committed to finding the right person to bring long-term success to Edgbaston, after the candidate offered the job unexpectedly turned it down for personal reasons.Chief Executive Stuart Cain, said: “It’s incredibly frustrating, but after two months of conversation, the individual concerned decided not to accept the role.
"So we continue to speak to candidates who match the profile and will appoint as quickly as possible, but this appointment is for the long term and if it takes us a few months longer than we would have hoped then so be it.
“The delay won’t hinder plans for next season.
“Mark Robinson is a highly experienced Head Coach, supported by long standing Bears, Ian Westwood, and Tony Frost, as well as the new bowling coach, Stuart Barnes. They have put together a plan to address the issues we faced last year and make sure we challenge for honours across red and white ball cricket next season which the players support.
"They’re ready to hit the indoor nets hard in January, with the new signings already bringing a fresh edge to things.
“There is then the wider team who are also cracking on with their jobs. Gary Barwell is one of the best Groundsmen in the game, Paul Greetham runs an excellent talent pathway, Gerhard Mostert is one of the county circuit’s best Heads of Medicine and Keith Cook is running things behind the scenes in the same way as he has done for more than 20 years.
“We know that the team is in good hands and shaping up well for the season ahead. We will keep Members updated on developments regarding the Director of Cricket.”'
So who was it that turned the job down? And what happened to the other two who were supposedly on the short-list?
Could it be Giles, having second thoughts on ANOTHER return?
Although Highveld pointed out that we have a new Bowling Coach in the Farbrace thread, I think such an important appointment, needs it's own thread. However, I agree with him, that Barnes does appear to have a good pedigree and seems to be a positive acquisition.
Jordan Bulpitt's been mentioned a couple of times in this Winter thread, he didn't play that much for the 2nds this season (and not at all in the RLC), is he on any contract (Summer or otherwise)? I hope so, he is a promising left arm seamer.
I think the only omission from the Review, was no mention of Matt Lamb being released, despite being so high in the batting averages (with 48).